Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million

A sealed, graded copy of the original Super Mario Bros. video game sold for $3 million at Heritage Auctions on July 9, 2021. This sale significantly surpassed the previous record of $2 million, also set by a sealed Super Mario Bros. copy in July 2021. The game, a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) version, achieved a rare A++ rating from Wata Games, indicating its pristine condition. The auction house noted the rarity of this particular version, which featured a sticker seal and was from the game's initial production run in 1985. The high value reflects the growing collector market for vintage video games, with rare items commanding premium prices. This sale underscores the enduring appeal and collectible status of early Nintendo titles.